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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
5
A long, vivid account describes a May evening event at the Calydonian Hall with many attendees in elaborate gowns, noting specific dress details and guest arrivals. It highlights donations for a supper and lists many local figures, including the mayor and committee members, who organized the event and thanked contributors.
The Palace Store on Adelaide Street Fremantle advertises a wide winter felt collection both trimmed and untrimmed including fur and soplakin close fitting felts. Special prices on untrimmed felts toques and reversible velour brim felts plus hats and children's wool knits. Linoleum squares offered in multiple sizes.
A garbled memorandum recalls a breakfast about an Angus Mile venture and a misread instruction on setting depth. The text mentions attempts to cover a set to depth, a neighbor's inquiry, and confusion over tasks amid scattered names and places.
Ambitious beautification proposal for Bibra Lake and Ballarat area outlines new public spaces. Projects include a carriage drive, band rotunda, shade houses, and recreation wings with promised funds and long timetable. community leaders emphasize economic and aesthetic gains while noting legacy bequests from wealthy Fremantiners.
The piece describes a formal Monday event with Mrs Shouter, Miss Linwood, and Miss Newnan among attendees in elegant creations. Guests and honoraries mingle while a Crage Croquet Club report notes bright competition and praise for Mrs Florio Waters and Royal Humane Society recognition amid vivid period fashion details.
Last Sunday two young women enjoying a swim off Fitzgerald Terrace were startled by a large seal appearing closer than expected. The animal pursued them toward shore causing the younger swimmer to faint. They reached land exhausted as spectators watched the intruder retreat seaward.
A report from East Fremantle notes services start Sunday with Rev Tay Hooking leading afternoon and evening worship. The town gathered for the foundation stone of a new church, with Mayor Allen, Mr. McLaren, and Rev Lang among speakers. A celebratory Empire service and choir performances followed, concluding with an engaging Monday evening gathering.
An excerpted, error ridden account discusses Gregory Wade's remarks on who should craft laws in Parliament. The muddled piece mentions railings tram and telegraph fees, shifts in power, and references to Sydney reporters and editors. The piece cites a large host of names and addresses, showing the era’s chaotic press environment.
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